Name
Shawl Shapes (NEW!)
Date & Time
Saturday, January 14, 2017, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Teacher
Veera Välimäki
Category
Design, Tips & Techniques
Class Details:
This shawl shapes workshop begins with the basic shawl shapes like triangles and squares and continues in all different new directions. Top-down, bottom-up, center-out--wherever you start and whatever direction you choose, you can always end up with a shawl! In this class you will learn the most common constructions of a shawl and how to take your shawl knitting to a whole new level. We’ll discuss and learn basic shawl shaping (triangle, crescent, square, circle, etc.); how to add stitch pattern to a basic shape; how to take your shawl a step forward from the basics; finishing touches. A worksheet on basic shawl construction methods will help you get the most from this class. Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off; increase/decrease; working in the round
Homework:
None
Supplies for Class:
Small selection of yarn in 2 colors and a circular needle to go with the yarn. Small left-over skeins are perfect!
Day
Saturday